We've lived in Colorado for 12 years now and have never explored the Gunnison/Crested Butte area. We decided we need to explore that area this summer and fish the famous Blue Mesa Reservoir for Lake Trout. We found that this area is a great place for various outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding …
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The east-flowing Sweetwater River in Wyoming begins in the Wind River Mountains and flows to its eventual terminus at Pathfinder Reservoir, where its waters join the waters from the larger North Platte River. The valley along this river is full of history and historical sites, some of which are managed and maintained by the LDS …
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Salida, Colorado, is known as the heart of the Rockies. It is also known for its world class white-water rafting and fly-fishing on the Arkansas River. Several hot springs grace the area, as well as up to fifteen mountains over 14,000 feet to climb, world-class four-wheeling, zip-lining, rock climbing, etc. These features draw lots of …
Thanks to the Colorado Fishing Atlas, we found this off-the-beaten path fishing hole, Red Dirt Reservoir, in the Routt National Forest. It is not far from Kremmling, Colorado (2 hrs. from Denver). Take Hwy 40 N out of Kremmling then take Hwy 134 to county Rd 19. It's also a great destination if you enjoy …
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Plans were to fish at Trapper’s Lake, near Meeker, Colorado. We planned to stay in a cabin near the trailhead to the lake (only a half-mile hike), rent a canoe or boat, and catch lots of native cutthroat trout. The reality of high winds for all three days of the trip kept us from fishing …
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When you live in Colorado, you quickly learn that the fishing pressure in the mountains is pretty high during the spring/summer months. You may or may not get to fish your favorite spot and it's just not peaceful. So, this year our goal was to find new areas in Colorado with very low angler pressure …
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The best time to get out fishing is well...anytime, but the summer at the Colorado high mountain lakes is remarkable. The weather is crisp and cool and the fish are biting. Jefferson lake in mid-June was no exception. The lake was recently stocked. We caught several beautiful Rainbow and Cutbow Trout with an average size …
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Buena Vista, Colorado – Mountains, Hiking and Fishing Buena Vista is pronounced “Byoona Vista” by people in Denver. (I’m not sure how the locals in Buena Vista pronounce it.) Every time I pronounce it how I think is should be pronounced, knowing what little I know about the Spanish language, I receive odd looks. A …
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I don’t remember how old I was when I first went to Emerald Lake, Colorado, but I know I was quite young. Emerald Lake is in the Weminuche Wilderness area in Southwestern Colorado. The elevation of the lake is around 10,000 ft. Fishing is available in two lakes – Little Emerald and Emerald – and …
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The beginning of the fall season in September is always an exciting time of year. Actually, fall is my favorite season! The leaves are changing in the Colorado mountains and the weather is turning cool and crisp. It feels good to step outside with that cool breeze hitting your face as you take pictures of …
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